Advocates for the Eugene homeless encampment known as Whoville are pushing for an extension of a deadline to close down the camp. They expect the City will begin the process of evicting residents Tuesday.

In a work session today (Wednesday) the Eugene City Council voted to shut down the homeless camp known as Whoville. The motion includes opening an alternate location in West Eugene.

Eugene City Manager John Ruiz moved that Whoville, currently located at Broadway and Hilyard, be closed by no later than April 1st. Ruiz also recommended authorizing a second "rest stop" at the Northwest Expressway location.